A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Clayton, Henry, Newton, and Rockdale counties until 5:45 p.m. It has since expired.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport until 5:45 p.m. because of thunderstorms in the area. It was extended to 6:45 p.m., and was allowed to expire.
These storms have a lot of lightning and very heavy rain, watch for standing water on the road if you're out in it. I'm tracking the storms live on Channel 2. pic.twitter.com/fcTB2UgyH2
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) August 14, 2026
The advisory comes amid dangerous heat in the state.
A heat advisory will be in place for almost all of Georgia except the northeast Georgia mountain counties.
The advisory will go from noon until 8 p.m. for dangerous heat index up to 109 degrees.
With the heat, you will want to drink plenty of fluids, limit your outdoor activities, and wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes. Make sure to check on your relatives, neighbors and pets.
Clayton County Schools said it has canceled all outdoor school-sanctioned activities for the day because of the heat.
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